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Thyroid Nodules in Children : A Single Institution's Experience
Joint Authors
Gingalewski, Cynthia
Khozeimeh, Nini
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Thyroid nodules in children are uncommon but often present an increased risk of malignancy in comparison to their adult counterpart.
Multiple diagnostic modalities are frequently employed to characterize these nodules including ultrasound, radionuclide scans, fine needle aspiration (FNA), thyroid function tests, and evaluation of patient demographics.
We chose to evaluate if any of these modalities influence treatment or signify a tendency for a nodule to represent a malignant lesion.
A retrospective review of patients <21 years of age who underwent partial or total thyroidectomy from 2004 to 2009 was performed (IRB no.
4695).
Other than an FNA indicating a malignancy, there does not appear to be any value to extensive preoperative imaging, nor can patient risk be stratified based upon age.
We conclude that there is minimal utility in an extensive preoperative workup in a child with a thyroid nodule.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Khozeimeh, Nini& Gingalewski, Cynthia. 2011. Thyroid Nodules in Children : A Single Institution's Experience. Journal of Oncology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Khozeimeh, Nini& Gingalewski, Cynthia. Thyroid Nodules in Children : A Single Institution's Experience. Journal of Oncology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Khozeimeh, Nini& Gingalewski, Cynthia. Thyroid Nodules in Children : A Single Institution's Experience. Journal of Oncology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-512736